“Can’t describe how incredibly proud I am of my brother!” Julianne recently tweeted about her brother Derek‘s Emmy win. “He inspires me everyday to be more creative, more hard working, grateful, passionate and the best human being I can be! He is the light in the darkness that shines so bright you can’t help but want to be near him! He is a prime example of someone who is incredibly talented but doesn’t rely on just that, he works harder than anyone I know and is constantly improving and growing!”

Julianne continued, “His detail for perfection is beyond!! I can’t wait to see where he will be in 5 yrs, 10 yrs, 20 yrs… he continues to surprise and impress me everyday… not only by his creativity, but by the way in which he chooses to live his life! He is a kind, loving, passionate and giving human being! I am lucky and proud to be his sister!!! And he is only 28…. :) #emmywinner #outstandingchoreography #welldeserved #bigbrother #happy #love #”